Michael Sylkatis |
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November 2008 |
Monday, November 24, 2008 |
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Buying a Home in a Weak Market
 The purchase of a home is a major financial commitment. While it is a decision that should always be made with care, the weak real estate market means you should exercise even more caution. Don't let the excitement of looking for your dream home prevent you from following these tips
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Debt Is No Longer "In"
 Instead of saving, consumers have been refinancing or borrowing against their home equity and using credit cards as cash. But with home values decreasing and foreclosures increasing, debt no longer looks like the solution to consumers' money problems.
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The Tax Consequences of Debt Forgiveness
 When the value of a home is less than the outstanding debt, the homeowner's options are dismal. Foreclosure, deeds in lieu of foreclosure, and short sales all result in the loss of the home with serious credit consequences for the homeowner. In addition, if the lender forgives part of the loan, the homeowner walks away with nothing, and there may still be tax consequences.
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Give Your Kids a Good Financial Start
 It's a common enough goal - to live a better life than your parents. While you may be able to say you accomplished that goal, how likely is it that your children will be able to say the same thing? To help them with that pursuit, make sure to teach them these important financial lessons.
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What Is a Short Sale?
 Many homeowners are faced with the fact that their home's market value is less than the outstanding debt. Rather than going through a foreclosure or turning the home over to the lender, some homeowners are attempting a short sale, which is a home sale for less than the outstanding debt.
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Michael has been helping investors achieve their goals for the past eight years. He began his career with Fidelity Investments, and then in 2002 he launched his independent advisory practice.
Michael is among a select group of 150 investment professionals in the US to hold certifications in wealth preservation (CWPP) and asset protection (CAPP). Using this expertise, Michael helps our clients to minimize tax expense, protect their assets, and plan their estates with some of the most effective strategies available to investors and business owners anywhere today. He also holds Series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses.
Michael currently resides in Prosper, Texas with his wife Barbara, and son Zachary.
Feel free to contact Michael via e-mail at
michael@selectwealth.net
or visit our Web site
www.selectwealth.net
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